Born in Sin [BOOK 1]

Chapter 4

Jacquelyn Wake watched as the giant man snored loudly on the prison floor. Her neck still throbbed from yesterday's attack, but thanks to the magics of make up and foundation, the bruise was hardly noticeable. She couldn't help but stare down at the caramelized skinned man. He was so different somehow, like for some reason she couldn't help but to be intrigued by him. He seemed so dangerous, his body obviously trained to handle rough environments, the large toned muscles that rippled across his chest were proof. His lightly tanned skin shined in the dim lighting around them, his short and thick hair was currently acting as a black blanket over his masculine brow. She shook her head while she felt the tip of her ears burn. Maybe he was a mercenary. . . Wait, no. That wouldn't explain why he was sneaking around in the Commander's office. He had to be a thief then. But by the gods was he gorgeous. . . She found herself staring at him again, more precisely at his long eyelashes and strong hands when he groaned.

"Ugh... Where am I..?" His tired voice croaked out. She smiled.

"I wouldn't try and get up if I were you," she said. The sudden sound of her voice made Neo jump and whip his gaze towards her, those big brown eyes opened wide with shock as he stared at her.

"You..! What are you doing here?!" He demanded ignoring her warning and attempted to get up. . . Well. Tried. A loud buzzer went off from somewhere and another searing pain jolted through him. When the hell did this get here!? Neo thought as his fists gripped the electrical collar that was snugly buckled to his neck.

"I warned you," Jacquelyn laughed. "You've been ordered to lay down, " she cooed, wiggling the control rod that went to his collar.

"What is this?!" Neo demanded.

"Uh uh." She teased, shaking her head. "Behave yourself or I'll order you to stay silent as well." She had to hold back the bubble of laughter that fought to burst out of her when a small pout formed on his features.

"Can I sit up please?" He asked.

"I guess that would be okay," she shrugged giving the control rod a wave. Neo let out a relieved sigh as he felt a weight leave his back, he sat up and stretched only to realize he was shirtless.

"Where are my clothes?"

"You mean the thermal suit that you used to break into the palace?"

He frowned.

"They've been taken into evidence by the royal guards." She tsked. "Trespassing in a commoners home is one year in prison. Two if you're discovered to be a thief. The laws on Crex are pretty strict... but to trespass into the palace?" She let out a low whistle. "That's pretty bad."

Great. Neo thought, this was just what he needed. Not only was he currently being humiliated by wearing this movement restricting collar, but now he was currently being sassed by a Vaulkarian female that should be in bed and resting. Speaking of...

"How's your neck?"

Jacquelyn felt herself stiffen at what seemed like a sincere question.

"It's fine..," She answered warily. Remember Jacky, he's a thief and tried to steal who knows what from the commander himself! He can't be trusted!... Not to mention he hit me with a paperweight. She should be beating his ass if it wasn't for E'ga's influence.

"Are you sure? I hit you really hard... which by the way, seeing how I'm in here, I would like to apologize for that," He ran a shaky hand through his hair and sighed. "You were something I didn't have planned. I didn't take the time to think about what to do with you, if I could have done it a better way I would have." His brown eyes looked at her, his long eyelashes shadowing them in a way that screamed seduction, making Jacquelyn's heart flutter. Don't fall for it! It's a trick! Jacquelyn's conscience screamed at her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before shaking her head.